Noise nuisance

Noise from construction, building and demolition works. This can occur from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday to Saturday. It must not occur on Sundays or public holidays.

Noise from domestic and other non-fixed tools and machines; such as lawnmowers, leaf blowers and angle grinders. This can occur from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday to Saturday & 9:00 am to 8:00 pm on Sundays and public holidays. Despite these times, the operator must also take steps to ensure that the noise does not become unreasonable.

Noise from machines that are fixed in place, such as pool pumps or air conditioners. In these cases, the noise must not travel from one domestic premise to a habitable room or outdoor entertaining area on a neighbouring property to an unreasonable extent.

Concerns regarding noise including noisy parties, loud music, musical instruments or revving vehicles should be directed to SA Police on 131 444.

Animal noise may be considered a nuisance if it unreasonably interferes with (or is likely to interfere unreasonably with) the neighbour’s enjoyment of their property. If you are experiencing an unreasonable noise nuisance being caused by a pet animal, we encourage you to contact your neighbour in a friendly manner and allow them to address the situation before contacting us.